Molochnyj Liman (2050)
Ukraine, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Molochny Liman
Central coordinates: Latitude: 46.3167, Longitude: 35.3167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 5
Area of KBA (km2): 245.69981
Protected area coverage (%): 98.92
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The estuary of the Molochnaya river, near Kirilovka village.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: The total number of breeding waterbirds is 12,000-15,000 pairs, while the total number of waterbirds staging on passage is 197,000-286,000 individuals, including up to 20,000 Fulica atra. The total staging is dependent on weather and water conditions.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 86 | |
| Marine Neritic | 5 | |
| Grassland | 5 |